Toby Brooks

Toby Brooks, PhD, MBA is the voice high achievers turn to when life stops making sense. A former athlete turned performance scientist, professor, and resilience expert, Toby has lived the highs of ambition and the lows of personal unraveling—and brings both wisdom and hope to every page. He’s the host of the Becoming UnDone® podcast, creator of transformative faculty development initiatives in higher education, and an award-winning educator who understands what it means to rebuild after loss.

Drawing from decades of experience in academia, athletics, and personal reinvention, Toby’s writing weaves vulnerability, identity, and comeback into compelling stories and actionable insights. Whether he's recounting life-altering failures or exploring the quiet courage required to start again, his work speaks directly to those navigating burnout, transitions, or simply seeking to rediscover purpose.

With a voice that is equal parts academic and accessible, gritty and graceful, Toby’s books are both a mirror and a guide—for anyone who’s ever asked, “What now?” and dared to believe that something better might still be ahead.